Process for the preparation of .beta.-phenylethyl alcohol via homologation
US4158100A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C29/32
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
.beta.-Phenylethyl alcohol is prepared by the homologation of benzyl alcohol with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a cobalt catalyst promoted with ruthenium and iodine compounds, in the presence of water at a temperature from 100.degree. to 165.degree. C. High yields and selectivity of the .beta.-phenylethyl alcohol are obtained.
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